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An Essay on the Vita Nuova by Charles S. Singleton
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literary-criticism
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Donna Tartt's The Secret History: A Reader's Guide
Tracy Hargreaves - 2001
A team of contemporary fiction scholars from both sides of the Atlantic has been assembled to provide a thorough and readable analysis of each of the novels in question. The books in the series will all follow the same structure:a biography of the novelist, including other works, influences, and, in some cases, an interview; a full-length study of the novel, drawing out the most important themes and ideas; a summary of how the novel was received upon publication; a summary of how the novel has performed since publication, including film or TV adaptations, literary prizes, etc.; a wide range of suggestions for further reading, including websites and discussion forums; and a list of questions for reading groups to discuss.
Little House in the Big Woods, Farmer Boy, Little House on the Prairie, On the Banks of Plum Creek
Laura Ingalls Wilder - 2016
In these books, Laura Ingalls travels with her family from the Big Woods of Wisconsin, to the prairies of Kansas, and up to Minnesota—all while facing the challenges of life on the frontier. And in Farmer Boy, Almanzo Wilder lives with his brother and sisters on a big farm in New York State.
The Return of The Little Prince
Ysatis De Saint-Simon - 2004
Sequel to Le petit prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupaery.
Aikido Exercises for Teaching and Training
C.M. Shifflett - 1999
Included are a general introduction for beginners, common questions and observations, relationships between exercises and throws, an approach for safe mastery of rolling and ukemi skills, an anatomy of wristlocks, verbal self-defense, as well as exercises for individual off mat practice.
Louise Erdrich: Tracks, The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse, The Plague of Doves
Louise Erdrich - 2011
The Best of Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore - 2004
Kabuliwala2. The Parrot's Training3. The Rat's Feast4. Atonement5. The Nuisance6. Wish Fulfilment7. The Runaway8. Shiburam9. The Scientist10. The Invention of Shoes11. A 'Good' Man12. Return of the Little Master
Jane Austen: Sense and Sensibility and Pride and Prejudice
Robert Clark - 1994
The volume includes recent essays from Alastair Duckworth, Marilyn Butler, D.A. Miller, Isobel Armstrong and Karen Newman.
Toni Morrison: Beloved
Carl Plasa - 1999
Chapters focus on the supernatural elements of the work, as well as the author´s treatment of the physical self.
Say I Am You: Poetry Interspersed with Stories of Rumi and Shams
Rumi - 1994
This collection features dozens of newly translated poems interspersed with legends and stories of their lives, presenting an intimate portrait of their communion and allowing readers to eavesdrop on their unique spiritual dialogue.
Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Scarlet Letter: Essays, Articles, Reviews
Elmer Kennedy-Andrews - 2000
This guide introduces and sets in context, the range of critical arguments that have been generated by this work.
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of Boscombe Pool
J.Y.K. Kerr - 2002
An intriguing story - with Sherlock Holmes, the most famous and most eccentric detective in English literature, using his detective powers to solve the mystery.
Old Age
Helen M. Luke - 1987
By examining the work produced by writers at the end of their lives, it elucidates the difference between growing old and disintegrating.
Dream Song: The Life of John Berryman
Paul L. Mariani - 1990
Photographs.